Fire Weather Maps

The Drought Code is a component of the Canadian Forest Fire Weather Index (FWI) System. It is a numeric rating of the average moisture content of deep, compact organic layers. This code is a useful indicator of seasonal drought effects on forest fuels and the amount of smoldering in deep duff layers and large logs.

Forecasted weather data provided by Environment Canada. More information about forecasted weather is available in the Background Information.

More information about the Canadian Forest Fire Weather Index (FWI) System is available in the Background Information.

Maps updated daily, year-round.